LPN ATI fundamental exam
LPN ATI fundamental exam ( 53 Questions)
A nurse is caring for a client who is refusing medical treatment. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
While explaining the negative consequences of refusal is important, it may not change the client's decision, and respect for the client's autonomy must be upheld.
Discussing the treatment with the client's partner without the client's consent may breach patient confidentiality and privacy.
Correct. The nurse should document the client's refusal of the medical treatment in the client's medical record. This documentation is essential for legal and ethical purposes and to ensure that the refusal is adequately communicated to the healthcare team.
Trying to convince the client to undergo the treatment is not appropriate and may violate the principle of informed consent. The client has the right to refuse treatment after being adequately informed of the risks and benefits.
A: While explaining the negative consequences of refusal is important, it may not change the client's decision, and respect for the client's autonomy must be upheld.
B: Discussing the treatment with the client's partner without the client's consent may breach patient confidentiality and privacy.
C: Correct. The nurse should document the client's refusal of the medical treatment in the client's medical record. This documentation is essential for legal and ethical purposes and to ensure that the refusal is adequately communicated to the healthcare team.
D: Trying to convince the client to undergo the treatment is not appropriate and may violate the principle of informed consent. The client has the right to refuse treatment after being adequately informed of the risks and benefits.